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Christopher Foulds

Langley,BC

Summary

Experienced automotive tech with over 28 years of experience in automotive industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mobile Automotive Technician

Self Employed
Langley, BC
09.2016 - Current
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Automotive Technician

King George Nissan
White Rock, BC
04.2015 - 09.2016
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, defective parts, and worn-out parts with new and or refurbished parts
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OBD2 code readers, multy meter, test light, and self diagnosing and online videos of similar interests

Automotive Technician

Vancouver Auto Liquidation
Langley, BC
02.2013 - 10.2014
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for worn-out brakes, suspension and steering, engine codes, and other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, worn-out or defective parts with new and or refurbished parts.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify causes of mechanical issues.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OBD2 code reader, multy meter, and other specialty tools

Loader Operator

Maple Ridge Metal Recycling
Maple Ridge, BC
04.2008 - 05.2011
  • Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders before operation. Processing of scrap vehicles, all oils and fuel, chemicals, and tires
  • Operated front-end loader, for moving cars and trucks to car crusher to be crushed and then loaded on trailer
  • Operated front-end loaders, excavator, forklift, car crushera, and bobcat for moving and load all types of scrap metals.

Parts Puller

Valley Auto Recycling
Maple Ridge, BC
05.2000 - 03.2011
  • Performed quality control inspections on parts and packaged parts for delivery or sale.
  • Analyzed orders to pull parts from yard with mechanic tools and equipment.
  • Processed car and truck parts, tested engins and transmission, and separated tires.
  • Operated forklift to move cars and trucks in yard and for removing engine's and transmission
  • Maintained yard and dismantling area safety by removing excess debris and materials.
  • Placed vehicle parts to inventory with numbers on parts to properly identify items for easy locating in inventory

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator Training - Front-end Loaders Operator

Ihe Operator School Ltd
425 Beaver Lake Road Winfield, BC V4V 1S5
06.2004

Grade 11 -

Brookswood Secondary School
Langley, BC
01.1998

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Self-Motivated
  • Problem-Solving
  • OBD2 Diagnostics

Certification

  • Loader operator Training - 6 month program 2010

Timeline

Mobile Automotive Technician

Self Employed
09.2016 - Current

Automotive Technician

King George Nissan
04.2015 - 09.2016

Automotive Technician

Vancouver Auto Liquidation
02.2013 - 10.2014

Loader Operator

Maple Ridge Metal Recycling
04.2008 - 05.2011

Parts Puller

Valley Auto Recycling
05.2000 - 03.2011

Heavy Equipment Operator Training - Front-end Loaders Operator

Ihe Operator School Ltd

Grade 11 -

Brookswood Secondary School
Christopher Foulds